Natural Stone

Q. Apple juice stain on bluestone patio that has not been sealed. Stain is new. A. Fresh organic discolorations on bluestone are almost always removable, especially when they’re addressed immediately. Good thing you’re tending to the... Read More

Q. Please advise what kind of poultice should I use for red shirt dye in Yorkshire stone flag stone. A. Yorkshire stone is a soft, thirsty sandstone that grabs color quickly. The good news is that most clothing dyes are organic, which means they can... Read More

Q. Water feature has chlorine residue buildup causing a white stain on natural rock waterfall. How can I remove the chlorine residue from the rock? A. What you are seeing is likely mineral deposits. Chlorinated water doesn’t cause the deposits,... Read More

Q. Stain on white granite is plant food for flowers. Color of stain is blue. Have tried stone cleaner at least 3 time with no success. A. Blue stains from water-soluble fertilizer can be surprisingly stubborn on light granite. The color usually comes... Read More

Q. I bought travertine tile, and when I got home I realized one side was polished and the other unfinished. I prefer the unfinished side. Is it possible for me to mud with the polished side down or will it not stick to the mud and pop up? Is there a... Read More

Q. I recently moved into a home built in 1980 that has travertine tiles in all of the common rooms of the house including the bathrooms. It is a beautiful stone, but I personally hate it. It is just too much beige, and I also feel it dates the home.... Read More

Q. How do I remove cactus liquid from flagstone? The cactus was trimmed and the liquid splattered on the flagstone. It was not rinsed off right away and left several stains. A. You’re not alone. Cactus sap can surprise people with how quickly... Read More

Q. Hi - i need help identifying the type of stone on my countertop and the best materials to maintain/ care. A. Without an image or description of your countertop, we cannot determine what type of stone you have. Nevertheless, we will do our best to... Read More

Q. How do I remove a wine stain from my limestone floors. Also, how do I clean and seal my floors? I’ve had them for 10 years and they need cleaning in high traffic areas. A. Limestone is a beautiful but delicate calcium-based stone, and its... Read More

Q. I am facing a problem with my Calacatta marble floor. Some tiles are getting darker because of the moisture content increment, so is there any chemical that can be used to suck out the moisture from marble, and return it into white color? Thanks... Read More